Alia Bhatt is being praised for her fashion choices at the Cannes Film Festival this year. She revealed that Aishwarya Rai has been a significant source of inspiration for her. Alia expressed her admiration for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's legacy and her impact on the Cannes Red Carpet, stating, "It was always such a huge inspiration."

In an interview, Alia gave a shout-out to Aishwarya Rai, acknowledging her role in representing India on the international stage. The interview clip has been widely shared on social media. Alia mentioned that she has grown up watching Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's red carpet appearances and how she represented India globally, which has been a major inspiration for her.

Alia made her debut at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival as a L'Oréal ambassador. For her first appearance, she wore a light yellow embroidered gown with floral motifs. Later, she was seen on the Cannes red carpet in a Gucci outfit, described as Gucci's first design inspired by the traditional Indian saree.

Fans are appreciating Alia for acknowledging Aishwarya's influence. One fan noted that Alia consistently gives credit to other actresses, which is admirable. Others added that she gives credit where it is due and consistently speaks positively about her peers and seniors.

Aishwarya is a familiar and iconic figure at the Cannes Film Festival, known for showcasing Indian fashion on the global stage. She first walked the Cannes red carpet in 2002 during the premiere of her film Devdas, wearing a yellow sari alongside Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This year, Aishwarya also attended as a brand ambassador for a cosmetics company.

Aishwarya received praise for her look, which included a custom Manish Malhotra sari adorned with traditional Indian jewelry and sindoor. Marking her 22nd appearance, she wore a white handwoven Kadwa Banarasi sari, creatively transformed into a couture gown with a handwoven tissue drape. The ivory and gold outfit featured a long, sheer train decorated with gold embroidery and sequins.

In related news, Alia Bhatt also garnered attention at Cannes 2025 for wearing custom Gucci Indian ethnic wear.